Public contracts
The European Public Contracts Directive (2014/24/EU) applies to contracting authorities including, amongst others, government departments, local authorities and NHS authorities and trusts.
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government authorities, as listed in Schedule One | £118,133 | £118,133 | £4,551,413 |
| Other public sector contracting authorities | £181,302 | £181,302 | £4,551,413 |
| Light touch regime for services | N/A | £615,278 | N/A |
| Subsidised services contracts | N/A | £181,302 | N/A |
| Small lots | £65,630 | £65,630 | £820,370 |
Utilities contracts
The European Utilities Contracts Directive (2014/25/EU) applies to certain utility companies operating in the energy, water and transport sectors.
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | £363,424 | £363,424 | £4,551,413 |
| Small lots | £65,630 | £65,630 | £820,370 |
The Concession Contracts Regulations
The threshold for all concession contracts is £4,551,413.
The Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | £363,424 | £363,424 | £4,551,413 |
| Small lots | £65,630 | £65,630 | £820,370 |
Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 04/17
For more information about the new EU threshold levels (from 1st January 2018 onwards) visit the www.gov.uk website and access PPN 04/17.